Lecture Assignment for Week 21 Monday, November 16, 2009
1st Year Lecture
Indications Risks and Outcomes of Lower Extremity Revascularization in Patients with PVD


Allan Hamdan, MD
Director of Clinical Research
Division of Vascular Surgery
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Many patients suffer from peripheral vascular disease and are treated by Podiatrists for ulcers, amputations, and pain. Dr. Hamdan in this lecture discusses the success, risks, benefits, etc of distal bypass revascularization surgery. He talks of truths and myths of diabetic patients and atherosclerosis disease, as well as the prevalence and manifestations of atherosclerosis.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Huntleigh Healthcare
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2nd Year Lecture
Brachymetatarsia


Marie Williams, DPM
Director Podiatric Medical Education
Parkway Regional Medical Center
North Miami Beach, Florida

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Dr. Williams defines and discusses the etiology and incidence of the brachymetatarsia condition. She outlines conservative and surgical treatment alternatives. Various surgical options, including callus distraction, are discussed.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

BioPro
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3rd Year Lecture
Gout


John Hembree, DPM
Chief of Podiatric Surgery
Director of Podiatric Medical Education
New Mexico VA Healthcare System
Albuquerque, NM

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Studying gout is truly fascinating for you are indeed studying 2000 years of medical history. This lecture by John Hembree, DPM will acquaint the viewer with the historical aspects, current concepts of diagnosis and treatment of gout and selected case studies that show the complexity of this disease.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Gill Podiatry
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